- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:30
- GMAT, Test Prep
Validity refers to how well the GMAT exam does what it is intended to do—predict students’ academic performance in the core courses of a graduate management or business program.
The GMAT is the first and only test designed to predict student performance in business school, and it does so more reliably than any other known measure, including the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) ...
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- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:30
- GMAT, Test Prep
ADVICE ON TEST PREPARATION
Overconfidence
Don't think that you can drop into the test testing center and cruise through the test with no effort. Think again. The test- if required by your chosen School - is important. Be forewarned: You should take it very seriously.
Focussing on some areas only
Some candidates will focus on strengths at the expense of their weaknesses, while others will ...
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- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:29
- GMAT, Test Prep
If you want to attend business school, you will need to take the GMAT. Your GMAT score is one of the most important factors in determining whether or not you will be admitted into a top business school.
There are many wonderful prep books and study guides that are currently available to help you prepare for the GMAT.
To assist you in making a ...
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- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:17
- Test Prep, TOEFL
The TOEFL iBT™ test, administered in an internet-based format, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country. In addition to the test, the ETS TOEFL Program provides tools and guides to help you prepare for the test and improve your English-language skills.
What Is the TOEFL iBT Test?
The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and ...
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- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:15
- Test Prep, TOEFL
You need to bring two things to the test center:
Your Registration Confirmation:
This has your registration number and the test site information that was issued when you registered. Read and print your Registration Confirmation the day before the test and bring it with you. Any changes made at the test site (like the start time) will be updated for you.
To check and print ...
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- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:14
- Test Prep, TOEFL
You must bring valid identification (ID) and your registration number on test day. No one may take the test without them.
A valid ID with your name, signature and photograph must have:
the same name you used when you registered
your entire first/given name and entire last/family name
a clear, recent photo
Changes cannot be made unless your name is misspelled. Expired documents or copies of documents are not accepted.
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- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:12
- Test Prep, TOEFL
Your scores are based on your performance on the questions in the test. You must answer at least one question each in the Reading and Listening sections, write at least one essay, and complete at least one Speaking task to receive an official score. For the Internet-based test, you will receive
four scaled section scores and a total score:
Reading ...
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- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:07
- Test Prep, TOEFL
ETS is committed to providing access to test takers with disabilities and health-related needs by providing optional services and reasonable accommodations. To obtain these accommodations, you must contact ETS Disability Services prior to registering.
Note: Test takers who have health-related needs requiring them to bring equipment, beverages or snacks into the testing room or to take extra or extended breaks need ...
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- Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:05
- Test Prep, TOEFL
The screen magnification system used with the actual test provides the following functions accessed by keyboard:
activate/deactivate magnifier
increase/decrease magnification (the increases and decreases are in "jumps," with the lowest magnification set at twice original size)
scroll right, left, up, or down
jump to left, right, top, or bottom edge.
In addition to the keyboard features, a "pan-hand" can be operated using the mouse, allowing for smooth ...
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